How far has satellite imagery progressed since it first began? This article shows an image of the first ever picture taken by satellite of a Soviet military base. https://www.theatlantic.com/technolo...g-bird/250629/
]]>Politicsffreeloaderhttp://theologyonline.com/showthread.php?133570-A-further-look-at-Barby-s-claims-about-the-stupidity-of-Iran-and-Trump-s-malfeasanceThe Politically Incorrect Truth About American Indianshttp://theologyonline.com/showthread.php?133566-The-Politically-Incorrect-Truth-About-American-Indians&goto=newpost
Fri, 06 Sep 2019 03:13:25 GMTMany Americans seem to have bought into a story in which our 19th century ancestors were heartless, brutal imperialists while American Indians were the peaceful victims of American atrocities.
There were certainly some atrocities committed by some American soldiers and settlers. And there were...Many Americans seem to have bought into a story in which our 19th century ancestors were heartless, brutal imperialists while American Indians were the peaceful victims of American atrocities.

There were certainly some atrocities committed by some American soldiers and settlers. And there were certainly some peaceful Indian tribes, like the Tonkawas or Delawares. But the idea of peaceful, innocent American Indians being regularly slaughtered by American soldiers and settlers for no reason is quite frankly, mythology.

The following examples come from the book, A Fate Wore Than Death; Indian Captivities in the West; 1830-1885 by Gregory and Sussan Michno. The book is often gruelingly gruesome, but is hard to put down.

]]>PoliticsaCultureWarriorhttp://theologyonline.com/showthread.php?133566-The-Politically-Incorrect-Truth-About-American-IndiansUS official confirms Trump tweeted picture from a classified intelligence briefinghttp://theologyonline.com/showthread.php?133563-US-official-confirms-Trump-tweeted-picture-from-a-classified-intelligence-briefing&goto=newpost
Thu, 05 Sep 2019 22:46:29 GMTA US official told CNBC on Friday that a photo of an Iranian launchpad that President Donald Trump tweeted out in the afternoon came from an intelligence briefing Trump received earlier in the day.
The picture was attached to a tweet in which Trump said the US was not involved in the failure of...A US official told CNBC on Friday that a photo of an Iranian launchpad that President Donald Trump tweeted out in the afternoon came from an intelligence briefing Trump received earlier in the day.

The picture was attached to a tweet in which Trump said the US was not involved in the failure of an Iranian rocket launch on Thursday.

Trump may have revealed US military secrets by tweeting a photo to taunt Iran
President Donald Trump looks to have shared a photograph of an intelligence briefing that could have exposed US military secrets to the world while taunting Iran over Twitter.

Iran on Thursday suffered a failure of a satellite launch vehicle that blew up on the ground. Immediately after the test, commercial satellites photographed the wreckage and sold the images to civilian analysts.

But on Friday, Trump shared an image that put the commercial satellite photography to shame. Trump's photo looks like it was snapped from a large print out of a very detailed close up of the launch. The notations and presentation of the image suggests it likely comes from US intelligence services, possibly in a briefing for the president.

So Trump's photo revealed either that the US has fantastic satellite photography capabilities, far beyond what Iran, or even US civilians can get their hands on, or that the US had a drone close enough to take pictures.

However, the extreme angle of the picture makes it look like it wasn't taken from space, but rather from an aircraft. https://www.businessinsider.com/trum...ng-iran-2019-8
]]>PoliticsThe Barbarianhttp://theologyonline.com/showthread.php?133563-US-official-confirms-Trump-tweeted-picture-from-a-classified-intelligence-briefingEconomics for socialistshttp://theologyonline.com/showthread.php?133551-Economics-for-socialists&goto=newpost
Tue, 03 Sep 2019 05:24:24 GMTThe following video explains very plainly why socialism cannot work. This idea that we'll just tax the rich is one of the stupidest ideas to ever be put forward.

The guy that does this video explains the economics of debt in government.

]]>Politicsffreeloaderhttp://theologyonline.com/showthread.php?133551-Economics-for-socialistsGoogle exposed as political manipulatorhttp://theologyonline.com/showthread.php?133550-Google-exposed-as-political-manipulator&goto=newpost
Tue, 03 Sep 2019 04:42:49 GMTThis is an interesting video from Project Veritas. It shows just how far the left will go to shut down political thought they don't like. What a corrupt company.

I vaguely remember reading those words in a school text book, many years ago. I recall those profound words being characterized as "Patrick Henry's immortal words". Boy was that text book ever wrong about being immortal! I wonder if those words are ever even utter in an urban class room today, let alone taught?

As I re-read Henry's speech this morning, many passages came to remind me of current events. But one sticks out and I thought of Trump. The quote is "This is no time for ceremony". That hits Trump head on.

The supporters of Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders surly wouldn't have the slightest concept of liberty or dying for the sake of it. What would the common refrain be from one of their supporters?

So, juxtapose Henry's word's "Give me liberty or give me death" to the common tenets of the left and what words do you get?

Perhaps you will hear something like this: "Give us what we want or we will burn it down!"

The Weather Service had to issue a retraction to calm Alabamans who were wondering how they were going to be involved.

The National Weather Service (NWS) had to quickly reassure people that Alabama would not be hit by Hurricane Dorian after President Donald Trump mistakenly said that the state would be in the firing line for the Category-5 storm heading westwards from the Caribbean.

After the hurricane made landfall in the Bahamas on Sunday with winds of 185 miles per hour, the president issued an ominous warning about the storm's path as it headed towards the U.S.

He tweeted: "In addition to Florida – South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama, will most likely be hit (much) harder than anticipated," the president tweeted on Sunday.

"Looking like one of the largest hurricanes ever. Already category 5. BE CAREFUL! GOD BLESS EVERYONE!"https://www.newsweek.com/hurricane-d...lorida-1457178
]]>PoliticsThe Barbarianhttp://theologyonline.com/showthread.php?133543-The-Weather-Service-just-had-to-correct-TrumpAnother GOP Rep. Announces Retirement Ahead Of 2020 Electionhttp://theologyonline.com/showthread.php?133539-Another-GOP-Rep-Announces-Retirement-Ahead-Of-2020-Election&goto=newpost
Mon, 02 Sep 2019 15:11:12 GMTRep. John Shimkus (R-IL) announced on Friday that he will not seek reelection in 2020, joining the ranks of several House Republicans retiring after this term.
“It has been the honor of my lifetime to be asked by the people of Illinois to represent them in our nation’s capitol. Each day I have...Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) announced on Friday that he will not seek reelection in 2020, joining the ranks of several House Republicans retiring after this term.

“It has been the honor of my lifetime to be asked by the people of Illinois to represent them in our nation’s capitol. Each day I have tried to do this as best as I possibly could, and my success lies squarely at the feet of my incredible staff in Illinois and Washington, DC,” Shinkus said in a statement announcing his retirement. “I will leave the political field knowing that I have served honorably and, with the help of many, accomplished a lot for my constituents, our state, and our nation.”

Shimkus became the ninth House Republican to announce his retirement this year, and several more will likely follow after Labor Day. https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/j...imkus-retiring
]]>PoliticsThe Barbarianhttp://theologyonline.com/showthread.php?133539-Another-GOP-Rep-Announces-Retirement-Ahead-Of-2020-ElectionTrump says his life was better before he became presidenthttp://theologyonline.com/showthread.php?133538-Trump-says-his-life-was-better-before-he-became-president&goto=newpost
Mon, 02 Sep 2019 14:18:01 GMThttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-39743712
Why should be be different than the rest of us?
He actually thought being president of the United States was going to be easier than being a reality show host.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-39743712

Why should be be different than the rest of us?

He actually thought being president of the United States was going to be easier than being a reality show host.
]]>PoliticsThe Barbarianhttp://theologyonline.com/showthread.php?133538-Trump-says-his-life-was-better-before-he-became-presidentFrom the trenches of the Trump Trade wars.http://theologyonline.com/showthread.php?133536-From-the-trenches-of-the-Trump-Trade-wars&goto=newpost
Sun, 01 Sep 2019 22:41:02 GMTFrom the trenches of the Trump Trade wars.
I have been in manufacturing since 1981. Since about 2000, I have been purchasing some fabricated parts from China. Most of the items I buy from China then and now, I have made or still make a portion of in-house.
When I first considered...From the trenches of the Trump Trade wars.

I have been in manufacturing since 1981. Since about 2000, I have been purchasing some fabricated parts from China. Most of the items I buy from China then and now, I have made or still make a portion of in-house.

When I first considered purchasing from China, my only considerations were machine capacities and physical warehouse space. In the short term, it is much easier to job out a shortage in production then to buy a machine, train a worker and find the space to house both. So, I quoted several items that I needed in the US and abroad.

Just a quick aside. Adding a machine and an employee, should be easy but it is not. There are so many regulations. Example: Where I was located, I couldn't "legally" do either. The parking and bathroom facilitates in my building only allowed for 8 employees, and I was already fudging that, so it was a risk to add another worker. And the electrical power in my building, in reality, was more than sufficient but it didn't meet the city standards. The City requires that you have to be able to run 100 percent of machines, at 100 percent load, 100 percent fo the time, which would never ever happen and if it did, you would kick a breaker, no big deal. so the City won't allow another machine. You can lie about the amperage of each machine, but if the inspector is a jerk, they will check the label on each machine. And there is more but you get the point . . . that the regulatory state is a burden that is not legally easy to get around.

Back to trade and my experience quoting parts in China . . . The very first thing I discovered was the pricing I got from China were unbelievably similar in two aspects. One, the prices were very close between Chinese companies. The price didn't vary hardly at all, no matter the size of the company or their location. Second, the prices were almost to the penny, what it would cost me to make the same parts in my factory. I immediately realized that those two facts were no coincidences. China was quoting what it cost to make the same part in the USA. They know exactly our cost and they know to be just under that price to get the work. It makes sense and it is almost axiomatic.

So, when ever my machines are at capacity or behind schedule. I consider buying from China.

Trump, who I really like, hit my industry pretty hard with 25 percent tariffs. So I used that in negotiating new pricing with my Chinese partners. I told them that I can't eat the whole amount, and we negotiated a shared percentage of the tariffs. They aggreed to a temporary price reduction of 15 percent, with almost no arguments. The end effect is a 7.5 percent increase in my cost, as the original duty was 2.5%.

As far as quality of parts issues. The quality is not quite as good in China to begin with. But when you make the same parts over and over they get it and the quality gets there eventually. In the mean time, I don't pay for bad parts, and my Chinese partners never question me, they just give me credit or new parts. The fact that they never question me, tells me that their profit margin is very high!

Bottom line, the 25% tariff has added about 1.5% to my finished goods. Pretty easy for me to offset in various different ways, but not that easy for China to offset! I think that my experience is somewhat typical for small manufactures and is much better for large ones. Go TRUMP!
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Sun, 01 Sep 2019 19:34:38 GMTFor those of you who voted for Trump in the 2016 election, how has he held up? Are there some things you would like to see him focus on if he gets the nod again in 2020? What do you think he did well? Did he deliver on a promise you were looking forward to?
Happy Sunday!For those of you who voted for Trump in the 2016 election, how has he held up? Are there some things you would like to see him focus on if he gets the nod again in 2020? What do you think he did well? Did he deliver on a promise you were looking forward to?

Happy Sunday!
]]>PoliticsQuetzalhttp://theologyonline.com/showthread.php?133534-We-are-about-to-enter-Trump-s-last-year-of-his-first-term-how-did-he-dohttp://theologyonline.com/showthread.php?133532-Climate-change-quot-hockey-stick-quot-lawsuit-thrown-out-in-Canada&goto=newpost
Sat, 31 Aug 2019 17:20:48 GMTI just ran across the following article this morning and figured there would be quite a few people interested in this.

The Penn State professor who created the "hockey stick" graph "proving" global warming has had his lawsuit against a scientist who said he could prove the graph was academic fraud thrown out of court because he repeatedly refused to comply with court orders compelling him to produce his work. After two years of this behavior on his part the judge not only threw the case out of court but compelled him to pay all court costs, which in Canada, include all attorneys fees for both sides.

Quote:

Michael Mann is a Penn State professor who is famous for having generated the “hockey stick” graph that was published as part of a 2001 report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The data used in the graph is largely based upon measuring tree-ring thicknesses in bristle cone pine trees, and then concatenating actual temperature measurements onto the historical data that he inferred from the tree rings. Mann’s graph wiped out a well established period of warmer weather called the “medieval warm period,” and shows drastic warming in recent years, presumably due to carbon dioxide that is a by-product of the burning of fossil fuels:

The science behind the graph has been hotly contested for decades now, with many scientists saying that Mann was playing games with the data. Two Canadians, Steven McIntyre and Ross McKitrick, examined Mann’s study in 2003 and stated that Mann’s computer model would generate a hockey stick regardless what data were fed into it. They also stated that the small sample of Bristlecone Pines in the Western U.S. that Mann had used was not representative (a later study by an English university used a single Siberian tree).

The rest of the article is found here: http://www.fulcrum7.com/news/2019/8/...ourt-in-canada
]]>Politicsffreeloaderhttp://theologyonline.com/showthread.php?133532-Climate-change-quot-hockey-stick-quot-lawsuit-thrown-out-in-Canadahttp://theologyonline.com/showthread.php?133530-quot-God-just-told-me-quot&goto=newpost
Sat, 31 Aug 2019 16:03:30 GMT* Christian prophet: ‘Patriots’ will drag dead Democrats through the streets if Trump doesn’t carry out ‘mass arrests’ by January*
If Trump doesn’t carry out mass arrests of high-profile Democratic politicians by this coming January, “patriots” will rise up and get the job done, according to... Christian prophet: ‘Patriots’ will drag dead Democrats through the streets if Trump doesn’t carry out ‘mass arrests’ by January
If Trump doesn’t carry out mass arrests of high-profile Democratic politicians by this coming January, “patriots” will rise up and get the job done, according to Christian “prophet” and whack job conspiracy theorist Mark Taylor.

During an appearance on Sheila Zilinsky’s podcast this Tuesday, Taylor recounted a conversation he had with God last year, where he was told that if President Trump doesn’t carry out mass arrests of high-level Democratic politicians by this January, there will be blood in the streets.

“What the Lord has shown me is that if they wait too long, it could be another Mogadishu or another Benghazi where the patriots will rise up and say, ‘Enough is enough,’ and they will take matters into their own hands and they will drag their dead bodies through the streets,” Taylor said, adding that these patriots (presumably Trump supporters) will literally hunt down Democrats and drag them out of their “houses or offices.”

“The people are not asking for justice, they are demanding it, so the government has to act,” Taylor said.

“They need to make probably one or two high-level arrests, high-profile arrests, perp walk them on national television so that people will see that justice is going to be done,” he continued. “They have got to make the arrests before January if they are going to make them this year, because if [Trump] arrests anyone after January when campaign season starts, it’s going to make it look like he’s just arresting those that oppose him. So they have a window of time between now and the end of the year to make these arrests. That is what God has shown me as far as this timeline.”

Taylor has been predicting these “mass arrests” for over two years now, and his reasoning is based on the belief that the Trump administration is conducting a secret law enforcement operation. Echoing claims that are reminiscent of the anti-Hillary “Pizza Gate” and “QAnon“conspiracy theories, Taylor has claimed in the past that Trump’s operation has already arrested Satanic pedophile rings, saying that the “Clintons are going to go down, Obama is going to go down, they’re all going to go down.”https://deadstate.org/christian-prop...gIk6cdGjkK9wMg
]]>PoliticsThe Barbarianhttp://theologyonline.com/showthread.php?133530-quot-God-just-told-me-quot